Mirassol, Flamengo’s next challenge in the Brazilian Serie A, is balancing their focus this week with a decisive match in the Copa Libertadores ahead of this Sunday’s duel.
Following a 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro at the Mineirão in the first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16, Flamengo is turning its attention back to the Brazilian Championship. The Rubro-Negro has already begun preparations for the match against Mirassol, valid for the 23rd round, but the São Paulo-based side is experiencing an atypical week with a packed schedule before hosting the Mais Querido.
Mirassol takes the field this Thursday (13th) for a significant Libertadores clash. The team will face Ecuador’s LDU at 7 PM at the Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia. The match is the first leg of the Round of 16, forcing the club to balance the physical toll of the continental tournament with the necessary preparation to face Leonardo Jardim‘s squad.
Scenario in the Brazilian Serie A
The match between Flamengo and Mirassol is scheduled for this Sunday (16th) at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), again at the Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia. The Rubro-Negro currently sits in second place in the table with 42 points and is looking for a crucial three points to keep the pressure on at the top of the standings.
Mirassol is in a different situation in the national league. Occupying 15th place, the team is fighting to pull away from the relegation zone. With only 23 points from 21 games, the side is looking to use the support of their fans and home-field advantage to pull off an upset against the Flamengo squad.
Broadcast and Coverage
Fans who want to follow all the action from the match will have multiple options. The clash will be broadcast on Record (free-to-air TV), as well as on CazéTV (YouTube) and the Premiere pay-per-view system.
As noted by the M360 Team, tracking Flamengo‘s daily activities remains a priority.
The squad’s full focus is on the remainder of the season, where every point in the Brazilian Serie A is treated like a final to close the gap on the league leaders.
After this Sunday’s match, attention turns once again to the continental tournament. Flamengo will decide their spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals against Cruzeiro on August 19th at the Maracanã, while Mirassol travels to Ecuador for the second leg against LDU on August 20th.
